MSIB XXI-069 The Captain of the Port New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile Marker (MM) 0.0 to MM 167.5 above Head of Passes (AHP) as a result of…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Federal order, Requirement for Persons to Wear Masks while on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs, 29JAN2021 (the Order) requiring all persons traveling on all commercial vessels to wear a mask. The CDC…
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MSIB XXI-066 Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Lower Mississippi River, in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, will establish a series of VTS measures for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River from…
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MSIB XXI-050 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 12 feet and falling, the COTP New Orleans has issued a low water safety advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile 167.5 Above Head…
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MSIB XXI-051 Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Lower Mississippi River, in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, will establish a series of VTS measures for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River from…
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MSIB XXI-049 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 16 feet and expected to continue to fall, the COTP New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory from Mile Marker (MM) 225 to MM 228.3, Lower Mississippi River (LMR). …
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MSIB XXI-048 Commencing on August 2, 2021 and continuing through approximately April 30, 2022, Louisiana Department of Transportation, in a joint venture with Traylor- Massman, will begin construction activities to replace the State Road 23 Belle Chasse Highway drawbridge. The…
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MSIB XXI-047 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XXI, Issue 046 Carrollton Gauge at 8 Feet and Rising. When the Carrollton Gauge reads 9 feet and falling, the following measures will be in effect: In accordance with 33 Code…
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MSIB XXI-046 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 8 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: In accordance with 33 CFR 161.65, the Governor Nicholls Harbor Traffic Control Light 94, the Gretna Harbor Traffic Control Light 97…
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MSIB XXI-045 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XXI, Issue 044 Carrollton Gauge at 8 Feet and Rising. When the Carrollton Gauge reads 9 feet and falling, the following measures will be in effect: In accordance with 33 Code…
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MSIB XXI-044 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 8 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: In accordance with 33 CFR 161.65, the Governor Nicholls Harbor Traffic Control Light 94, the Gretna Harbor Traffic Control Light 97…
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MSIB XXI-043a UPDATE -Waterway Status – Fireworks Displays within the COTP New Orleans Zone July 1 through July 4, 2021 This is a revision to Marine Safety Information Bulletin, Vol. XXI, Issue 043, distributed on June 25, 2021, to include…
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MSIB XXI-042 At 0600 on June 26, 2021 the Carrolton Gauge read 8.75 feet; the measures of MSIB Vol XXI Issue 042 are in effect. CARROLLTON GAUGE AT 9 FEET AND FALLING This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XXI,…
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MSIB XXI-041 As a result of the Bayou Sorrel Lock Gauge reading below 5.5’ and falling, the COTP New Orleans has rescinded the previous high water safety advisory for the Bayou Sorrel area. Vessels may resume normal operating conditions for…
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MSIB XXI-043 The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, has established multiple safety zones within the Captain of the Port New Orleans area of responsibility. These…
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MSIB XXI-040 As a result of the Bayou Sorrel river gauge reading 6.5 feet and falling, the COTP New Orleans has implemented an advisory with the following restrictions in accordance with the Waterway Action Plan Baton Rouge Annex: Bayou Sorrel…
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MSIB XXI-039 All mariners are advised that as a result of the Bayou Sorrel River gauge reading 6.9 feet and falling, the Bayou Sorrel and Port Allen Locks are open to navigation. The COTP New Orleans has also implemented an…
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MSIB XXI-038 The 2021 Hurricane Season commences June 1st and continues through November 30th. You are strongly encouraged to review your existing hurricane plan or develop a plan if you do not have one. It is extremely important to decide…
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MSIB XXI-037 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30’ and predicted to fall, the Captain of the Port of New Orleans has issued a safety advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile…
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MSIB XXI-036 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XXI, Issue 035 “Carrollton Gauge 12 Feet and Rising”, originally published on May 14, 2021. When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and falling, the following requirements will no longer be…
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